Leave planner 2027
Tell us how many leave days you have and we find the dates that give you the most time off by bridging public holidays and weekends.
Take 10 leave days in Malawi and enjoy 35 days off in 2027.
Your best breaks
New Year
Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan 2027
Take leave on Mon 4 Jan.
John Chilembwe Day
Thu 14 Jan – Sun 17 Jan 2027
Take leave on Thu 14 Jan.
Martyrs' Day
Sat 27 Feb – Wed 3 Mar 2027
Take leave on Mon 1 Mar, Tue 2 Mar.
Eid al-Fitr
Sat 6 Mar – Wed 10 Mar 2027
Take leave on Mon 8 Mar, Tue 9 Mar.
Good Friday + Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027
Take leave on Thu 25 Mar.
Kamuzu Day
Thu 13 May – Sun 16 May 2027
Take leave on Thu 13 May.
Independence Day
Sat 3 Jul – Tue 6 Jul 2027
Take leave on Mon 5 Jul.
Mother's Day
Thu 14 Oct – Sun 17 Oct 2027
Take leave on Thu 14 Oct.
See all long weekends in Malawi or count working days.
Frequently asked questions
How does the leave planner work?
It looks for working days between public holidays and weekends and finds the combination of breaks that gives you the most days off for the leave days you have.
How can I get the most days off with the fewest leaves?
Take leave on the working days that sit between a public holiday and a weekend. A Thursday holiday plus a Friday leave gives a 4-day weekend, and a few leaves around holiday weeks such as Christmas can turn into 9 or 10 days off.
Are regional holidays included?
Only national public holidays are used, since they apply to most employees. Check your employer's holiday list for regional or company holidays.
Does it work for countries with a Friday–Saturday weekend?
Yes. Each country uses its official weekend, for example Friday and Saturday in Saudi Arabia, so the suggested leave days fit the local work week.